Why might an author include a paradox in a detective story?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to frustrate and disorient the reader
to frustrate and disorient the reader

to create a sense of mystery and intrigue
to create a sense of mystery and intrigue

to explain why a character did something
to explain why a character did something

to establish a fantasy world

Answer 1

The best response is: to create a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Including a paradox can intrigue readers by presenting contradictory elements that stimulate curiosity and prompt them to think critically about the plot and characters.